Poignant
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What does "Poignant" mean?
evoking sadness or emotion
"Poignant" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
I thought that was rewarding and poignant.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S8E8
It's a poignant parable whose message, is if you love someone, set them free.
— How I Met Your Mother S9E14
Her paper on the melting ice cap made me cry, it's so poignant.
— The Sopranos S2E8
"Poignant" in TV shows & movies
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